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EP 61- Conversation with Ayanda Mbatha - Become a walking billboard to achieve your big goals

Release Date: 11/08/2022

EP 72 -Sweet Success: The Intersection of Science, Startups, and Social Impact with Amai's CEO, Dr Ilan Samish

Leadership Live

In this episode of Leadership Live, host Daphna Horowitz interviews Dr. Ilan Samish, CEO and founder of Amai Proteins, an Israeli food tech startup. Dr. Samish discusses his journey from academia to entrepreneurship and the development of a sugar substitute that is healthier, tastier, and more sustainable than traditional sweeteners. He also shares insights on the importance of effective communication, the impact of the recent conflict in Israel on his company, and the resilience and unity of his team. Don't miss this inspiring conversation with a leader who is making a difference in the...

EP 71 - From Numbers to People: An Actuary’s Journey to Leadership with Julia Lessing

Leadership Live

Transitioning from being an expert to being a leader can be a challenging process for actuaries. Actuaries are known for their technical expertise and analytical skills, which they have honed through years of studying and passing exams. However, when they are promoted to leadership positions, they often struggle to step back from the technical work and trust others to handle it. In this episode, we dive into a conversation with Julia Lessing, a fellow of the Institute of Actuaries, Australia, and principal actuarial director of Guardian Actuarial, about building management and leadership...

EP 70 - Keeping It Real: Authenticity in Leadership and Relationships

Leadership Live

Are you craving deeper, more authentic connections in your life? In this compelling episode, we explore the profound impact of genuine relationships on personal and professional growth. Join us as we unravel the secrets to cultivating authenticity, fostering trust, and embracing vulnerability. Through personal anecdotes and thought-provoking insights, this episode inspires action, inviting you to embark on a journey towards deeper understanding, empathy, and impactful leadership.If you're ready to embark on a journey towards extraordinary leadership from within, this episode is a must-listen....

EP 69 - Lessons from the Startup Nation (Israel), on Leading in Times of Adversity with Moshe David

Leadership Live

In this conversation with Moshe David, a British-Israeli serial entrepreneur, startup founder, angel investor, and advisor, Moshe discusses his diverse career journey, from running a web agency to fintech development and his current projects in DeFi blockchain and AI-powered fundraising. We also touch on Moshe's passion for MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, his love for football, and his transition to a sober, alcohol-free lifestyle. Join the conversation as Moshe shares insights on entrepreneurship and his personal experience of overcoming illness while spearheading a fintech startup, the...

EP 68 - Using Challenge and Change to Your Advantage 5 Lessons in Leadership with Daniel Levitats

Leadership Live

In this episode, Daphna interviews Daniel Levitats, the man behind the success of Datum Dental. During the covid pandemic, Daniel and the company’s team decided to cut down their business expenses but decided to expand the directions on the market. The courage to dream big paid off; today, the company is one of the most successful of its kind. Tune in, because Daniel shares his 5 key leadership lessons and you need to hear them. Who’s Daniel Levitats? Daniel Levitats is a man who sets high bars and keeps raising them, no stranger to the high-tech world with 16 years under his...

EP 67 - Don’t be that manager! How to work with almost anyone with Michael Bungay-Stanier

Leadership Live

In this episode, Daphna interviews Michael Bungay Stanier, author of "How to Work With (Almost) Anyone." The discussion leads to the importance of being authentic and embracing our good and not-so-good aspects. Michael shares a quirky story about a high school prank and how it relates to his work in disrupting traditional leadership and empowering others through coaching. The focus stays on exploring the concept of keystone conversations and building strong relationships at work. Tune in to discover Michael's unique perspective on life and coaching.. Who’s Michael Bungay-Stanier?...

EP 66 - Why Startups Need to Master the Art of Storytelling with Donna Griffit

Leadership Live

Intro: Why do Startups need to master the art of storytelling? In today's fast-paced world, there is an abundance of information and distractions. A well-crafted and engaging story can capture people's attention and make them curious about the startup's products or services. In this episode of Leadership Live, our guest Donna Griffit, a corporate storyteller and pitch alchemist, shares insights on the importance of storytelling for startups. She emphasizes the need to polish and refine the ideas and visions of startups, comparing them to diamonds that require tending to before they can...

EP 65 - Building a Startup with a Co-Founder: Tips for Success with Pipe Global's Simon Gerstler and Rob Curtis

Leadership Live

Intro: In this episode of Leadership Live, Simon Gerstler and Robert Curtis, co-founders of startup Pipe Global share their insights on building a startup with a co-founder and offer tips for success. They discuss the importance of taking chances, networking, saying yes even when you’re unsure and believing in yourself. Within every partnership, there are the challenges and rewards of being co-founders and the need for shared values and goals. Simon highlights the importance of battling the negative voice in one's head, while Rob emphasizes maintaining a work-life balance and taking...

EP 64 - Lessons Learned from Starting and Scaling a Startup Business with Dean van Zyl

Leadership Live

This episode of Leadership Live features Dean Van Zyl, founder and CEO of National Adhesive. Dean shares his experience in building a successful startup and how defining a "vivid vision" has helped him navigate tough times. Being a leader is not always easy. There are always challenges that make up the emotional roller coaster that comes with being a CEO of a startup. The importance of vulnerability and decision-making in tough situations shapes a leader for the longhaul. Dean emphasises the importance of culture, a cohesive team and paying attention to the unspoken topics, like personal...

EP 63 - Coaching conversation with Robbie Swale - Stepping into Visionary & Leadership

Leadership Live

In this episode, we dive into a coaching conversation that takes us into visionary leadership and how to evolve as a leader. Robbie Swale is a leadership coach, author, and host of two podcasts: The Coach’s Journey and The 12-minute Method. We started off with a coaching topic that many people can relate to as we close off a year and contemplate what we want for the new year. We take stock of everything we’ve done so far and want clarity to plan our way forward. As high achievers, we’re constantly navigating the question of what’s next.

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Ayanda Mbatha worked as a mechanical engineer when the Covid pandemic reached South Africa. He lost his job and had to find a new job fast. During his job search, he refused to become the victim and decided that he would stop at nothing to find another job. His story is about incredible resilience and fascinating courage. Listen to this episode to find out the things he did to secure interviews and find a new job - things many of us would not have the courage to do and gained some publicity for it! He then used his experience to help others. Using his social media platform, he now connects employers with potential employees. As a walking billboard, his experience has inspired a case study about resilience written by Dr @Frank Magwegwe, Ph.D. from Gordon Institute of Business Science. He’s also an award-winning Innovator at the Raising Legends Awards for the #VideoInterviewCompetition initiative.

Timestamps

0:11 Meet our guest - Ayanda Mbatha

1:19 Show of Courage

5:13 The shock makes you stop thinking

6:10 Dealing with emotions

8:35 Moms understand us even if we don’t understand ourselves.

11:58 There are moments in your life when you get hit and need other people to pick you up.

13:10 Father’s support helped to kickstart life after college

16:05 Phase 1 - Working every day to find a new job

17:24 Phase 2 - A walking billboard

19.35 A smile is a signature - always keep it on

20:50 We often care what people think and we stop ourselves from doing stuff.